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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
SCORES OF VICTIMS
GO TO THEIR DOOM IN THE ARMS or
THE FIRE FIEND.


Twenty Persons Perish on a Burning
Steamer on the Tombtsbee River.
T,., y,.
' "
Coal Miners succumb to the Deadly
Damp in France.
MOBILE Ana Mafeh 2-lhe steamboat
W. ii. Gardner was burned Tuesday night
near Gainesville, while plying on the Tom
bigbee Twenty persons perishei The Gard
ner WAS one Of the lsrcast boats on the Tom.
bigb.a She was ,breo r,ilas h,,,x c,i,a.-
-,
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

OTTAWA, March Hallway men state
that the recent snowstorm was unprecedented
in the history of railroading in Canada
Trains in every quarter have been showed
up for three days, and relieving parties. to
keep the imprisoned passengers from starv-
ing, have to be sent out on snow-shoes with
provisions. Several Of the ministers of the
crown, on their way here to attend an im-
portant meeting of the cabinet in connection
with the fisheries dispute. are showed up aud
can not reach the city. Lumbermen report
that there are from twelve 10 twenty feet of
snow in the woods, and that it is impossible
to do anything in getting out logs. The lum-
Der trade will sustain great loss, and there
rs certain to be a great dearth of logs in the
spring. 1t is feared that, owing to the enor-
nous depth Of snow in the woods, there will
be tremendous fools and freshets when
spring opens
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
RECOGNIZING ROBERTSON.
An Indiana Democratic Representative
Proposes a Resolution.

An Indiana Democratic Representative
Proposes Resolution.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March "A political
discussion was inaugurated Tuesday morn.
ing by a resolution introduced in the house
by Judge Roberts, the Democratic member
from Dearborn county, reciting the several
steps In the lieutenant governorship contro-
versy, and closing with resolution provid-
ing that THE senate concurring) it is the sense
of the general assembly that as the people
elected r. S. Robertson lieutenant governor,
they should be given the benefit of the doubt
as to the Legality of the election, and Rob
ertson should be recognized as the lawful
lieutenant governor and enter upon the dis
charge of his duties:
The Democrats attempted to amend by
adding that Judge Turpie was duly elected q
senator in congress, and that the contest
against him should be withdrawn, but the
amendment was declared out Of order A
long discussion followed, and the vote re.
suited 10 the adoption of the resolution, Rob.
the Republicans.
The deadlock continues without hope of its
being broken. The house is firm in its
policy ofnon-intercourSe, and Tuesday in the
senate Fowler, as chairman Of the JOINT com
mittee on enrolled bills, reported that he was
denied admittance to the hall of the house.
and also that he addressed a note to the
speaker of the house reciting his message
but the doorkeeper reported that the speaker
sustained the action of the doorkeepsr in
refusing admittance to the senator for the
purpose of delivering enrolled bills to The
chairman of the house joint committee OF
enrolled bills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

The senate has passed without debate
two bills appropristiug for coast defenses
the snug little sum of S22 900. 600. The
details of the bill are not given. 1t is
much to be hoped that the economists of
the house will not object to this appro
pFiatinn on account of its magnitude
The United States is IN its resources the
most powerful nation on the globe IL
respect To army. navy. coast deteuces,
and other appliances of effective war it Is
the weakest among nations of any recoE
nized Tauk. W. have the men and money.
but are without army, navy and coast de
fences. It is time to pat ourselves IN 4
fighting position, though there is little
prospect that We shall be called upon to
fight. l. is humiliating to hear our
points of weakness dweIt upon as ree-
sous why We should not resent affrouts.
Several eastern papers are now telling
what might happen if We should become
involved with England. All that is de-
scrlbed as possible might happen if Ne
sholId become involved in war with
England Or other trst-class nation. The
United States can afford the luxury of
security. Why then should We endure
the suspense of insecurity? While avoid
ing waste let US appropriate as much Of
the present national surplus rs is neces
sary to put the country IN fair state of
preparation for Har.-San Francisco
Gall,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

The total debt, less cash in the treasury, is
now s., SSl ,032, 026 The net cash in the
treasury is $40, us 975, against sz7. $50 $50 on
Feb l. The gold and bullion fund balance
in the treasury is sl75. iS0, 26I, against si6s,
475, SOL a month ago; the silver fund balance
ssl, Csc, lS7, about 81 100000 more than on
Feb l. The treasury now holds s19s, i12, 76o
in standard silver dollars, against sl93, 963, 7sS
a month ago
Government receipts for the past month
from all sources amount to 81, 1851, or
fully s., $50, 900 more than in February, 1855
Customs receipts were SIS S74, 49, against
Sl6, 10. SIS, and internal revenue receipts
were IS, "a, SIS, against $50, S55 in Febru-
airy year ago Expenditures for the month
were SIS, IS, 12l, or S, 900 more than in
February, 1856; but this difference is ac-
counted for by unusually large pension pay
mentS, which last moth amounted to $l5, 2S9,
SIS, against about 81, 0O0, 900 in February,
1886.
The total receipts AMI expenditures of the
government for the first eight months Of the
current tsca! year. compared with the re-
ceiptS and expenditures during the CORE
spending eight months of the preceding year,
We're; Recelpts-this year, S238 362, 657; pre-
eeding year, $2l7, 69S, 652; expenditur,s-this
year, sl9l, BIS, 7oi; preceding year, sl73,-
6J6 3}S
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
MAKING MAINE MIGHTY DRY.
Rigorous Provisions of Bill Passed by
the Assembly.

AUGUSTA. Ne, March 2-The house Tues
day passed-I0l to 24-the new liquor bill
which is designed so to amend the presen,
law as to make it more stringent 1t pro.
vides that the state liquor commissioner shall
not hereafter sell to any municipal
nfficer any Intoxicating liquors ex
eept those pronounced pure by compe
tent assayer. He is placed under bond Of
$40, 900 for faithful discharge of duties and
is TO receive 81, 800 and 6 per cent of the cost
of liquor assayed for salary and expenses
Further sections prevent delivery of liquor
within the state at other than regularly estab
ished depots. 1t prohibits the sale of wins
and porter, strong beer, lager beer and other
malt liquors in any quantity. Druggists are
prohibited from keeping any other intoxi-
eating liquor than alcohol, AMI the keeping
or having in possession any other liquors j.
held as prima facie evidence of sale Tbs
payment for, or application for, a United
States special license is also prima facie evil
dence of sale
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
Legislation in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, lis. Nor- n "A loirt ras-
1iutlou as nitro iucs.l IN tn hogIsA G,i,-- lay
by C'CsHnor apPTopTisfiHE $1,000 10 rlt.-
chase war tTaDbl-s fIam Gen. Shells heIrs
Bills were introduced. To reimbursa Owners
Of slaughtered pleuro-E pneumonia cattle; pro-
Wiling that beneficial societies must have 5isl
members before commencing business. Tne
bill appropriating $2', sW for monument to
Governor Yates was or,lerel to third real
IHg- Ia The senate q bill wes introduced
providing for survev Of the state swamp
lands Bills were reported with rerou,neu H.
tons for passage prohibiting otiIar than peacs
officers from performing police duty, anil
imposing Penalties on hoycnrter%.
The house education crHmisf-e ki,l..l tia
bill requiring the teaching in the public
schools of the effects of alcohol On the 50
tern. 1t was believed to be It book publish
ing lob
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
DURING the late war there were on
both sides generals without an army, ger

DURING the late war there were on
both sides generals without an army. ger
erals without battle, generals without a
victory, who in time of peace pose as he
roes; and there are politicians whose
names are not associated with any great
measure of public policy, that arrogate
to themselves the leadership of the party
built up By better and ADLER men, and
James G. Blaine is the most conspicuous
of this class. He carries as his trophy all
the achievements and triumphs OF his
purity, as the Indian chief carries his
scalps to his belt He has no right by
valusole services to arrogate such promA
ineuce. He abomin' tes guupowier. and
during the war his achievement was con-
fiued to amsssing money for himself by
contracts with the government. His
name is not identified with any
statesman-like measure. In the re-.
construction policy of his party he
did nothing than the part of voting
subordinate He did not leave upon the
records of congress any wise counsel as
to the finances of the nation. Even on
the tariff itself Mr. Blaine was not lea
der That measure owed to him nothing.
The truth is that this man who towers SO
graudly above all other republicans is net
identified with one single original act Of
craftsmanship. Even in the advocacy of
the work of others, he has never eX-
hibited statesman-like qualities. His
speeches are not great speeches; they
never rise above the partisan dtmegogue-
Yet he makes himself colossus to be
stride the republican party. The power
of Blaine's personality is great, but he
will never again force himself on his
party, and it is still more certain that he
will never be president of the United
States.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
FIFTY CESGuSTEO STATESMEN
Who Fail Daily to Get There with
Their Little Bills.

| WASHINGTON CITY, March 2-The Star
draws an accurate AMI vivid picture OF the
/ lively and exciting times in the house of rep
/ resentadveS during the closing days of this
expiring session. 1t says: Each morning
| session brings more 6isappointments to the
members of the house-members who have
| fondly hoped that during the last six days
they would be able to get their little bills
| through. One by one the days drop out, and
they can do nothing. 1t is humorous and
pathetic to see the eagerness with which
members stant in their places after PRAYER
and wait for the speaker to get through lay
ing before the house the documents and per
Sonal requests that accumulate upon his
desk Fifty bits Of paper are fiourisbei in
the air; fifty members are eagerly and anx-
! iously waiting for the moment when the
peakers eye Is supposed tn b. abroad in the
house, while occasionally ous member, more
eager than the resi-, calls, MIR Speaker, 5"
too soon Then they all shout, mir
Speaker MIR. Speaker"
The speakers calm. steady voice contin-
yes, Also the following as he hands an-
other document to the clerk, who proceeds
10 Rad the title When the title of the last
document Is read there are fifty excited and
trembling members craning their necks TO
catch the Sneakers eye. There are fiftv
/ muifs." Then Holman holds up his long,
bony band ard cries, Judgment Fifty
shamefaced, disguised, disappointed and in
dlgnaut members with their bills clutched in
their hands, listens 10 the speakers calm
voice putting the question, 1.-THE gentleman
from Indiana moves to dispense with the
morning hour The mornn. hour is dis
pansad with Then no one but Holman or
Randall armed with an appropriation bill,
can catch the speaker eye.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

A Champion Day for Passing Laws in
tie BiIl-A Matter of Assoeiatcs-Hen-
nepin Canal on Hand-The Debt and
the Finances-A Good Record.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
A Passage Between Reed and Holman.

WASHINGTON CITY, March There was
an exchange of compliments between Reed
and Holman in the house Tuesday. Holman
moved that the legislative appropriation bill
be passed under suspension of the rules, and
Reed male sharp attack on the manner in
which the change i'll the rules at the begin
ming of the first session Of this congress had
not facilitated business. He submitted that
this condition of affairs must cease; that in
some way the house ought TO show that it
does not intend that the last days of the ses-
sion shall be spent registering the edicts of a
few committees, and that the house itself
representing all the people of the United
States, viii not be deprived of that voice in
the affairs of the country which the consti-
tuition and the good sense of the people de-
mand
Holman-Tne gentleman scnlds very well
but 1 can find fishwomen in this town who
can beat him at that game. laughter
Reld-rhe gentleman from Indiana-and
L take his word for it-says he knows fish
women in town who can make better scolds
than |, / admit his acquaintance on that
subject, and | congratulate him on his asso-
Citations. [Laughter.l
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

PEORIA. Ills, March 2-Ths National
Democrat, OF this city, did not appear Tues.
day morning the employees having quit work
on account Of not receiving their pay. A
week or two ago the sale of Postmaster
Dowdalfs seven-eighths interest in the estab,
lishment to Gersh Martin, of Galesburg, was
announced, and Martin took hold, but found
himself with only about sl2 to pay off the
hands on Saturday night He promised to
pay them Monday, but did not, and the re-
suit is that Martin has gone back to Gales
burg and Dowdal has taken hold again. The
paper will appear again as usual.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2-The action
of the senate committee on privileges and
elections Tuesday morning, in reporting bach
the credentials of David Turpie, of Indiana,
is said to have no significance, but was taken
in accordance with a continuous line OF
precedents 1t is understood that when Mr.
Turpie, at the next session, presents himself
to be sworn in, protest will be entered and
that the contest will then begin. Notice ha:
been received from Indiana that additional
papers in the case are to be submitted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2.-The ma.
tional council of the National Union league
met Tuesday morning at the Ebbitt house.
The following officers were elected: Presi.
dent, Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor, Of Ohio;
vice presidents, William Z. Chandler of New
Hampshire; c. A. Bouteile, of Maine, James
s. Negley, of Pennsylvania; Nathan Golf
of West Virginia; J. f. O'Hara, Of North
Carolina; L. c, Houck, of Tennessee; B. K.
Bruce, of Mississippi, and others. Resolu
tons were adopted pieiging the league to
efforts to break the ''soldid south"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
A COuNTY-ssAT TRAGEDY.
Fatal Result Of Il Quarrel About the Lo-
cation.


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March "A county seat
location in Wichita county, Kansas, caused &
fight at Coronado Sunday, in which three mer
were killed and three others fatally wounded
Coronado and Leoti were both candidates fol
the honor, and an election was held resulting
favorably to Leoti. This did not suit the
Coronado people, and there has been great
deal of recrimination between the two towns
each charging fraud on the other.
Sunday night crowd of men from Loot
went to Coronado, and, during dispute over
the elections, Charles Coulter, from Isoti
struck Frank Lilly, of Coronado, over the
head with revolver Ezra Loomis tried TO
stop the quarrel and received bullet from
Coulter's revolver in the leg for his pains The
shooting then became general, and resulted
in the killing of Charles Coulter, William
Raines, and man namel Johnson The
men fatally wounded are Frank Jonness, A
N. Barry, and George Watkins Emmett
Desming fed, and it is not known whethe,
be was wounded Or not Ali the partie.
named are from Leot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2.-Ths chances
of an extra session have become from devel.
opments Tuesday night quite improbable
Senator Allison, chairman of the committee
on appropriations, states that there Is every
prospect that all the appropriation bills will
be presented to the senate in time to be
passed before Friday noon. Although the
prospect Of plain sailing on all the appropri-
alton bills is favorable, it of course lies in the
power Of any senator TO delay them by OBJ.
jections and Ell, queuce, thus multiplying the
night and day efforts of the various commit.
tees 70 finish their work in time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

LANSING, Mich, March TUESDAY the
Greenback-Lab convention. consisting Of
about aq delegates, representing thirty coun
ties, was in session all dag negotiating With and
waiting for the action of the Democratic con-
vention at Lansing. They finally nominated
OBrien J. Atkinson, of Port Huron, for
supreme judge, short term, and Rev. W. h.
Miller for regent, and passed a resolution
authorizing the central committee to fill the
ticket il the Democrats decline to fuse
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

WASHINGTON CITY, March Before tt
Texas investigation Tuesday Messrs B. F
Robertson and f. Rouse testified that tn
feeling in Washington county against tbs
memorialists was very bitter. Mr.. Benjamin
5. Rogers testified that speeches made by the
Republican leaders in the late canvass were
sufficient to arouse the negroes to discomfort
with the Democratic government
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Located at OIney for the Next Two
Years.

Years.
SPRIN0FIELD, Ills, March 2-fhe state
board Of agriculture Tuesday located the
state fair at Olney. Ills, for the next tive
years This was great surprise to every
one-snd to the members of the board them
selves in particular. They went into tins
meeting fully intending TO postpone action
in the premises until the legislature should
have time to indicate its policy concerning
permanent location, but the Olpey delega
ton, nearly thirty strong, was present, and
supplied the board with about dozer
speeches in support of the claims of that
town Olney was the only applicant for the
fair complying with the conditions of the
board present with its bonds duly executed
Olney is a town of less than 500 inhab
itants, in southwestern Illinois. 1t wa,
claimed that that portion of the state, o.
which it is the center, has not had the fail
since its organization. This action is though
by some to be favorable to permanent loca
ton in Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

WASHINGTON CITY, March The river
and harbor bill, as it has finally passed the
house, includes 50, o00 for the Hennepin ca
nal The Illinois items in the river and hare
Dor appropriation bill came from the con-
ference committee IN about the same condi-
ton in which the senate passed them The
Hennepin people are particularly elated over
the fact that enough money will be given
TO commence work. They think the work
once commenced it will be an easy matter
TO secure further appropriations.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
The Color Line in the Order of Fores.ers.

BoSToS, Mas, March Before Judge
Allen, in the equity session Of the suprems
court, Tuesday, there was a hearing III the
suit of the Court Of Massachusetts, No Il .g;;;s.
Order of FOresters, v Georgs E Vincence.
which involved an iuteres' ing question CT
color. 1t apps red that the rules Of the
plaintiffs order forbid the initiation of a col
cred person into the order 1t is claimed that
the plaintiff court took into its membership
d cn.Jred prison in violation Of sad rules.
and thai the defendant. who is the chief
ranger OF the order Of M1Ssacnu 3atus. threat
ems to exp,i the plaintiff court ami oth1rs f3r
such violation nf the rtI.s The facts were
not in d'spnt" thu questions presented beiG-
legal Ons-. Justice Allen said the ca5e Wa
nne that the order s!32Gi .etile witLou. All
plying To the courts. The cas-. wss taken
un'isr advis-'nent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

MHwACKEg, Wi-. Mucn III l.',lnck
Tuesday AFTERNOON the romPUsitoIs n.r at the
newspaper ami job oil Is IN the city vent
cut On strike for an advance Of , cents lii
tine price Of composition. Tn prorgIes,r-
offered to compromise but the offer was u
Iuse'i by the Typographical uulpl TIE
scale demanded Is y cents for ds.y amt t.; tor
night work lh@ iah scale WIS fized Il; SD
Per week- The employers have nov or.a,l-
Iz-d aud teiegraphsd for non-union printers.
Icy sIy tllaE vii faht ID out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

RICHMOND, Va, March 2-South Boston
a thriving town on the Richmond e. Dan
vile railway, was almost destroyed by fire
Tuesday morning. The loss is a estimated
at 100000. The Halifax Record newspaper
office, the South Boston warehouse, one Of
the largest tobacco warehouses in the state
and many valuable buildings were consumed
The insurance does not begin to cover the
loss The fise is thought to be the work Of
an iucendiary
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
Sold a Narrow-Gauee Railway,

Dies MONIES, Iowa. March 2.-Tuesday
morning E. B. Wilson, master in chancery,
sold the franchise and appurtenances of the
Dies Moines & Osceola narrow-gauge rail.
way, running from this city south west to the
Missouri state line, to Edward Woodman, of
Portland, Me, one of the largest bondhoid
eTs, and a trustee of the mortgage bondhold
srs, for 500 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March The common
council Tuesday night, under suspension of
the rules, passed a new liquor license, re-
pealny the Oil one, 1t provides that any
license issued before July shall be for term
of two and one-half years for $500, at the
rate Of 500 a year The amoant can be paid
in installments of 800 every six months. The
ordinance is passed to circumvent the new
$1,000 license law, which will not go into ef.
foot until Tuly-1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

WABASH, InI, March AT > O'clock
Tuesday morning, Patrick Hollend, of Peru,
Miami sounty, was shot and mortaiiv
wounded by Mrs Ella Weis, who's, hons
H"ilend had visited. Being intoxicated. Ha.-
lend was told to leave. He complied. and be-
gan pelting the windows with stones. The
woman sailed forth and blazed away Mt him
with big revolver: one OF the cartridge
reached vital part The woman Is in Ftil
Hollend Is a plGwer, AZ years old
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
Bernhardt Plays to the washingtonians.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2.-Mme
Bernhardt appeared at the National theatre
Tuesday night in ia Dame Aux Camelias y
A very fashionable and appreciative audi,
ence filed the theatre, The distinguished
actress was called before the curtain at tn,
end Of the five acts Among those occupy
Ing boxes were Secretary and Mrs Whit
ney, accompanied by party of friends, an;
the French minister and party. The Chimes
minister AMI friends occupied seats in tt
orchestra.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02
Michigan Democrats Nominated.

DETROIT, Mich, March 1.-The Democratic
state convention met in this city Tuesday
and the GreenbacEers assembled at Lansing.
An attempt was made TO fuse on the state
ticket, conference committees being appointed
and communications being carried on by
wire up to late hour at night. The conven-
tons were held, and then the Democrats
made their own ticket as follows: Supreme
justice, short term, Levi T. Griffin; long
term, Charles H Camp Regents of the
state university, BARLEY Breen and Rufus
W. Sprague.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-02

UTICA, n Y, March Thomas E Kin
ney DEM was Tuesday elected mayor for
the third consecutive tine, having been in
dorsed by the Republicans, and having no
opposition The Democrats elect four and
the Republicans two aldermen, 50 that the
council will stand; Democrats, 5; Repub.
hcans. 4